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For B2B innovation strategy development over a one to five year horizon, my firm, Insight to Action recommends considering field, headquarters and expert primary insights perspectives. Of course, before conducting the new research, a critical first step is to leverage secondary sources…
B2B firms often develop products and services that are ultimately experienced by end users with whom the firm has no contact. It can be challenging to develop market strategy and product innovation to suit these users’ needs while achieving results for the B2B firm’s direct customers. Here are two B2B examples from my firm, Insight to Action, that show the importance of understanding these end users and their experiences.
LEGO was ranked the world’s 91st most valuable brand by Forbes in 2017, and the world’s most valuable toy brand, according to Brand Finance Toys 25 2018 report, ahead of My Little Pony, Monsters High, Nerf and Fisher-Price. Despite this brand success, the company reported…
Omnichannel business models have evolved as a way to provide a unified customer experience in a world of diverse communication channels, like in-person, over the phone, online and mobile. As consumers expect more ability to learn and purchase online, the…
Understanding why viewers and users behave like they do is critical to developing success strategies for The Weather Channel and mobile app GrowIt! Here’s how these two brands segment their consumers. Viewer Segmentation: The Weather Channel Several years back, Insight to…
Everyone is familiar with the smiling engines of Thomas & Friends, chuffing along the island of Sodor and learning valuable life lessons that the characters share with rapt toddler audiences. Iconic Wooden Railway toys can be found in playrooms, preschools,…
Each year, research firm IRI releases its “New Product Pacesetters” report describing successful CPG product launches. In the Top 10 Pacesetters for Food and Beverage are product launches from well-known brands like McCafe, Oscar Meyer Deli Fresh BOLD and Cheerios…
What You Can Learn from College Campuses Already Experiencing the Newest Generation of Adults For many of my clients, Millennial moms, dads and childless adults are a critical marketing focus for their companies. With an average age of first-time mom…
Many of the world’s leading brands, including Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Verizon, Toyota and Coco-Cola are dominantly Business to Consumer (B2C) focused. And in the US retail landscape, despite some growth of private label, packaged goods brands command the majority of consumer products purchased….
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